ECI Project Engineer

Company: Progressive Recruitment
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ECI Project Engineer

Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Location: Derby | Remote / Home Based (UK) with occasional travel to the Derby office and customer sitesCommutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, Loughborough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and surrounding areasSalary: £45,000 – £70,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

ECI Project Engineer | Food & Beverage | Capital Projects | Remote UK | £45,000 – £70,000

An Global Engineering consultancy delivering complex capital projects across the multiple process sectors is seeking an EC&I Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team.

This opportunity is likely to suit an EC&I Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer or Control Systems Engineer looking to take ownership of capital projects from concept through to commissioning.

Working within a collaborative project delivery environment, you will support the delivery of major capital investment and process improvement projects for leading manufacturing clients across the UK and internationally.

Unlike many traditional EC&I engineering positions, this role offers significant exposure to project delivery, client engagement, contractor management and commissioning activities rather than purely detailed design work.

The ECI Project Engineer RoleAs an EC&I Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects within highly automated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities for the ECI Project Engineer will include:Managing EC&I aspects of capital engineering projectsDeveloping User Requirement Specifications (URS)Producing and reviewing Functional Design Specifications (FDS)Coordinating electrical, controls and instrumentation activitiesSupporting automation and process control system implementationManaging engineering contractors and equipment suppliersClient stakeholder engagement and technical leadershipSite surveys and technical assessmentsFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Installation, commissioning and project handover activitiesTechnical documentation, reporting and project governanceEnsuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget

What We’re Looking ForExperience within EC&I, Controls, Automation or Electrical EngineeringA background delivering projects within manufacturing or process industriesKnowledge of industrial control systems, instrumentation or process automationStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritiesPractical and solutions-focused engineering approachWillingness to travel to client sites across the UK / interntionally as required

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Work remotely from anywhere within the UKDeliver complex capital projects for leading food and beverage manufacturersTake ownership of projects from concept through to commissioningWork closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teamsGain exposure to UK and international projectsJoin a growing consultancy with excellent long-term career prospectsDiverse and technically challenging engineering programmesSupportive and collaborative working environment

What’s On Offer?Salary up to £70,000£5,500 Car AllowanceRemote UK-Based WorkingFlexible Working ArrangementsPension SchemeCompany Benefits PackageProfessional Development OpportunitiesFull Project Lifecycle InvolvementUK and International Travel

Commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, Loughborough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and surrounding areas

If you’re an EC&I Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning whilst working remotely within the UK, we’d like to hear from you.

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Posted: October 14th, 2026